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Annual Listing of News Releases

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2008

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Friday 04/07/2008

Fire and Rescue Advisory Unit

New Head appointed.

Fuel help for fishing

Three year action plan to help the Scottish fleet adjust to high fuel prices.

Review of concessionary bus fares

Proposals include extending the scheme to include injured forces veterans.

Thursday 03/07/2008

Funding for rent desposit schemes

Help for homeless people to access and sustain private tenancies.

Joint statement on NHS principles

Four UK Health Ministers reaffirm commitment to core values of the health service.

New coal contract

Scotland's largest ever supply contract agreed between ScottishPower and Scottish Coal.

New heart and lung centre

Official opening of new West of Scotland medical facilty by HM the Queen.

Report on legalised police cells

Chief Inspector of Prisons highlights concerns about the condition of police cells.

Views sought on national parks

Questionnaire seeking opinions on the work of Scotland's National Park Authorities.

Wednesday 02/07/2008

Combating rogue property managers

New accreditation scheme to help 'weed out the cowboys' in property management.

Crackdown on human trafficking

Operation Pentameter results in 35 suspects being arrested in Scotland.

Manufactured Exports for first quarter 2008

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Minister comments on manufactured exports

Jim Mather welcomes 2.3 per cent increase in export sales in the first quarter of 2008.

NHS 60th anniversary

Programnme of events to mark the start of anniversary week.

Tackling hospital infections

New figures highlight crucial role of hand hygiene in preventing infection - Health Secretary.

Tuesday 01/07/2008

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Deputy Chair Appointed.

Crofters Commission

New Member appointed.

Edinburgh Jazz Festival

Government approves Expo funding of almost £50,000 for jazz festival.

Europe and Scottish farmers

European Commission must take account of Scottish views - Environment Secretary.

Funding for part-time students

New sources of support for students studying part time.

Government responds to prisons report

Justice Secretary welcomes report into purpose and impact of imprisonment in Scotland.

Less Favoured Area Scheme

EC urged to hear Scotland's views before reaching decisions on agricultural support.

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

Ninth Annual Report published.

Scottish Prisons Commission

Final report makes 23 recommendations and encourages 'different thinking' about the nature of punishment.

Scottish war heroes remembered

Tribute paid to thousands of Scots who died during the Battle of the Somme.

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